Carpets

Martin the Armenian is the first known Armenian to have come to America in 1607 during the settlement of Jamestown. Martin ventured across the Atlantic to raise silkworms. Armenians, much like their Persian neighbors, have been known for making carpets for over 2500 years. The Greek historian Herodotus (485 - 425 B. C.) wrote that "the inhabitants of the Caucasus dyed the wool with a number of plants having dyeing qualities and they used it to make woven fabrics covered with drawings which never lose their brilliant color"



Earlier in the week, I explored the large market of Vernasage in Yerevan. They have everything. I wandered into the carpet section. Lovely, but expensive.